drive a coach and horses through
to completely destroy or undermine something
English · United States 1706
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Where will you be? Anywhere UK & IrelandUnited StatesOnline slangBusiness jargon
Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
drive a hard bargain
Negotiate firmly to get the best possible deal
drive a stake through its heart
To completely destroy or put an end to something
drive a wedge
to create division or hostility between people
drive away
to make someone leave or go away
drive back
to force someone to return or retreat
drive down
to reduce or decrease something
drive off
to leave or depart quickly in a vehicle
drive out
force someone to leave a place
drive someone crazy
To annoy or frustrate someone extremely
drive someone to drink
to annoy or frustrate someone extremely
drive someone up the wall
to annoy or frustrate someone extremely
drive the porcelain bus
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
drive to drink
to annoy or frustrate someone extremely
drive up
to increase or raise something
drive-by media
Media that briefly and superficially covers a story
drool bucket
To be extremely excited or impressed
drop a bollock
make a serious mistake
drop a bomb
To surprise or shock someone with unexpected news
drop a bombshell
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
drop a brick
to say something embarrassing or tactless
drop a dime
Inform on someone to the authorities
drop a hint
Give a subtle suggestion or clue about something
drop a log
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
drop in
Visit someone or a place informally and briefly
drop in the bucket
A small amount that makes little difference
drop in the ocean
A small amount that makes little difference
drop in the pond
A small event with significant effects
drop in the sea
A small amount compared to what is needed or already exists
drop off
to fall asleep or decrease in amount
drop off the hooks
to give up or lose interest in something
drop off the radar
To become unnoticed or forgotten
drop out
Stop attending or participating in something
drop someone a line
Write someone a brief letter or message
drop the ball
Disappoint.
drop the bomb
To reveal shocking or surprising news
drop the f-bomb
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
drop the gloves
To stop being reserved and start arguing or fighting aggressively
drop the mic
To conclude a statement or performance impressively
drop the pilot
to get rid of a leader or guide who is no longer needed
drop the topic
Stop discussing something
drop the writ
To serve someone with a legal summons or writ
drop trow
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
drown out
to overpower or overwhelm a sound
drown the miller
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
drug of choice
preferred method or treatment
drug on the market
a product available for purchase
drum into
to teach or force someone to remember something by repeating it
drum out
to expel or dismiss someone from a group or organization
drum up
to try to find or create support or interest for something
drunk and disorderly
Behaving in a noisy and disruptive manner while intoxicated
drunkard's walk
a random and unpredictable course or journey
dry behind the ears
fully mature and responsible
dry eye
without shedding a tear
Dry January
Abstaining from alcohol for the month of January
dry one's eyes
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
dry out
to become or make something free from excess moisture
dry run
a practice or test performance without actual implementation
dry up and blow away
To disappear or die out completely
duck and cover
take shelter immediately
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